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9519 Eaglewood Spring Drive, Four Corners purchased by Kimberly Kelley and Thomas Barkley
By Houston Daily | Apr 3, 2024
A property at 9519 Eaglewood Spring Drive, Four Corners was sold on March 28 by Kantun Luis E. and Elizabeth Kantun for $183,360. The buyers were Kimberly Kelley and Thomas Barkley.
'Texas offers hardworking Texans the freedom to aspire': Abbott praises continuous economic growth
By Houston Daily | Apr 3, 2024
Recently released data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis indicates that the Texas economy is currently the fastest-growing in the U.S. This development, announced on April 2, was met with a positive response from Gov. Greg Abbott, as per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.
$3 Million Gift Funds New Scholarships for Working Students at the University of Houston
By Houston Daily | Apr 2, 2024
A new, $3 million gift has been announced to establish the Houston Works Scholarship Fund at the University of Houston, aimed at providing scholarship support to working junior and senior students in select majors. Senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at UH, Diane Chase, emphasized the importance of the gift, stating, “It is no secret that the University of Houston is home to hard working students, and that goes double for those Cougars holding down full-time jobs while taking classes.”The generous donation, funded by an anonymous donor, will provide...
Blanco no-hitter powers Astros' first win of 2024 season
By Houston Daily | Apr 2, 2024
The Houston Astros marked their fourth game of the nascent 2024 regular season with a significant achievement, presenting new manager Joe Espada with his inaugural victory. This win was accompanied by a notable distinction as starting pitcher Rodel Blanco registered a no-hitter – the first of the year in Major League Baseball (MLB) – during Houston's 10-0 triumph over the Toronto Blue Jays. The match took place before an audience of 27,285 spectators at Minute Maid Park on April 1.
'Texas stands with survivors of sexual assault': Abbott proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
By Houston Daily | Apr 2, 2024
On April 1, Governor Greg Abbott acknowledged the commencement of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in Texas. The Office of the Texas Governor released a statement affirming the state's commitment to supporting survivors of sexual assault.
HISD Raises Salaries for Special Education Teachers across the District
By Houston Daily | Apr 2, 2024
Houston Independent School District (HISD) has announced a significant increase in salaries for Special Education teachers as part of its reimagined employee compensation plan. Starting from the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, the minimum salary for a Special Education teacher in HISD will be $80,000, while at New Education System (NES) campuses, it will be $86,000.Billy Solomon, Executive Director of Talent Acquisition at HISD, emphasized the district's commitment to providing support for students with special needs by stating, "HISD is steadfastly committed to ensuring...
Helping UH Students Harness Their Future
By Houston Daily | Apr 1, 2024
In a bid to support generations of young Texans in achieving their academic dreams, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) has been quietly delivering on its promise of making the college dream possible. The rodeo has dedicated over $600 million towards supporting Texas education, with nearly 20,000 rodeo scholarships valued at $275 million helping students pursue higher education.One of the beneficiaries of the HLSR scholarship program, Samiha Zaman, a senior at the University of Houston, shared, "Without the financial support, I would have been working a job to...
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas County And District Retirement System Board Of Trustees
By Houston Daily | Mar 30, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ronald “Ronnie” Keister and reappointed Susan Fletcher and Mary Louise Nicholson to the Texas County and District Retirement System Board of Trustees for terms set to expire on December 31, 2029. The Board exists to provide Texas County and district employees with retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.Ronald “Ronnie” Keister, the Lubbock County tax assessor/collector, has been serving in this role since 2009. Keister, a member and former president of the Tax Assessor Collector Association of Texas, is also actively involved in...
Governor Abbott Appoints Wright, Koerner To Texas Veterans Commission
By Houston Daily | Mar 30, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Charles “Chuck” Wright and reappointed Laura Koerner to the Texas Veterans Commission for terms set to expire on December 31, 2029. The Commission serves as the state-appointed advocate for Texas veterans as they attempt to secure the benefits rightfully earned in exchange for their service in our nation's armed forces.Charles “Chuck” Wright of Frisco is a financial planner and founder of Lone Star Wealth Strategies. According to the announcement, Wright is a board member of United Service Organizations of Dallas/Fort Worth and the One...
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Declaration In March 2024
By Houston Daily | Mar 30, 2024
Governor Abbott has renewed the wildfire disaster declaration in Texas, as confirmed in a proclamation dated March 28, 2024. The Governor reiterated the ongoing threat posed by wildfires in various counties and authorized necessary actions to address the situation.In the proclamation, Governor Abbott stated, "WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on February 27, 2024..." He further emphasized that the Texas Division of Emergency Management has verified the continuation of wildfire conditions in the affected counties.The...
Texas Surges Soldiers, Resources To Boost Border Security In El Paso
By Houston Daily | Mar 30, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are intensifying efforts to enhance border security in El Paso. The collaborative work aims to curb illegal activities like drug and human smuggling across the Texas border.Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the DPS reported over 506,500 illegal immigrant apprehensions and more than 41,200 criminal arrests, with over 36,700 felony charges. In a significant move against the fentanyl crisis, Texas law enforcement seized over 471 million lethal doses of fentanyl during...
Home sales in Fort Bend County during week ending March 23
By Houston Daily | Mar 30, 2024
There were 148 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending March 23, according to BlockShopper.com.
17511 Aldenwilds Lane, Richmond sold by Tri Pointe Homes DC Metro Inc. and Trendmaker Homes Inc.
By Houston Daily | Mar 30, 2024
On March 28, Gebhing and Zhuanyun Zhang, Caihong Wen and Dan Tao purchased a property at 17511 Aldenwilds Lane, Richmond from Tri Pointe Homes DC Metro Inc. and Trendmaker Homes Inc.
Desai Swati U., Ketan Upendra Desai and Upendra Desai Ketan buy 9015 Cobble Tree Court, Richmond
By Houston Daily | Mar 30, 2024
A property at 9015 Cobble Tree Court, Richmond was sold on March 28 by Hemlata Desai and Desai Upendra V. for $130,064. The buyers were Desai Swati U., Ketan Upendra Desai and Upendra Desai Ketan.
6614 Kearney Drive, Richmond unloaded by Yi Liu, Huang Xin, Fei Wu and Jinhai Lei
By Houston Daily | Mar 30, 2024
A property at 6614 Kearney Drive, Richmond was sold on March 28 by Yi Liu, Huang Xin, Fei Wu and Jinhai Lei for $167,130. The buyers were Sonia and Maria Garcia.
Gertrude Ogbu sells 1503 Rocky Bar Lane, Richmond
By Houston Daily | Mar 30, 2024
On March 28, Gco Family Trust purchased a property at 1503 Rocky Bar Lane, Richmond from Gertrude Ogbu.
Susie and Leonard Caudillo sell 6802 Blue Ridge Drive, Richmond
By Houston Daily | Mar 30, 2024
A property at 6802 Blue Ridge Drive, Richmond was sold on March 28 by Susie and Leonard Caudillo for $27,760. The buyer was Dung Chau.
14 Flamingo Bay Drive, Missouri City sold on March 28
By Houston Daily | Mar 30, 2024
On March 28, Ly Le purchased a property at 14 Flamingo Bay Drive, Missouri City from Peet Troy Shannon, Pedro Ramon Lira Michelangelli and Ramon Lira Michelangelli Pedro.
2942 Cypress Point Drive, Missouri City sold on March 28
By Houston Daily | Mar 30, 2024
A property at 2942 Cypress Point Drive, Missouri City was sold on March 28 by Yogesh Patel for $250,670. The buyer was Phipps A. David.
2022 Glenn Lakes Lane, Missouri City sold by Jonathan Gutierrez
By Houston Daily | Mar 30, 2024
A property at 2022 Glenn Lakes Lane, Missouri City was sold on March 28 by Jonathan Gutierrez for $294,680. The buyers were Oviedo Julio A. Jr., Adrienne M Oviedo and M Oviedo Adrienne.